The Art of Standing Still by Penny Culliford

This book reminded me of some of the funny shows from the BBC that you watch on public television.  It takes place in England and involves a vicar and a newspaper reporter.  The vicar, Ruth, wants to put on some mystery plays that are over 600 years old that she has transcribed into modern language so people can understand it.  Jemma, the reporter, is struggling with her job and is forced to try out for the play.  The whole town gets involved and the more Jemma sees the more things seem to go wrong.  There is much discovery of self and of disappointment.  It was an easy book to put down, but overall was enjoyable and really picked up in the end.